Flags to fly at half staff Friday

Special to the Times-News

Published: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:01 p.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 5:01 p.m.

Gov. Beverly Perdue Wednesday ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

The designation memorializes the surprise attack of December 7, 1941, marking the “day of infamy” when America entered into World War II.

The designation honors the memory of those who served their country in valor that day, and give thanks to all members of the armed services who dedicate their lives to protect our freedoms.

<p>Gov. Beverly Perdue Wednesday ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. </p><p>The designation memorializes the surprise attack of December 7, 1941, marking the “day of infamy” when America entered into World War II.</p><p>The designation honors the memory of those who served their country in valor that day, and give thanks to all members of the armed services who dedicate their lives to protect our freedoms.</p><p>To join the North Carolina Flag Alert list serve, visit http://lists.ncmail.net/mailman/listinfo/flag.alerts. </p><p>To view the new North Carolina State Government Flag Guide, visit www.doa.nc.gov/facility/documents/flagbrochure.pdf.</p>